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Before an event or dinner with girlfriends, I whip out my Dyson Airwrap.
Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images:Allureeditors
The curling barrels are strictly a touch-up tool for my thick hairbut I can always count on consistent results.
This creates a more defined, less frizzy version of my natural waves, rather than tight ringlets.
The push of a button spins the ceramic barrel toward your scalp with close to zero effort.
Allureassociate manager of special projects Talia Gutierrez using the Dyson Airwrap
Just check that you release the clamp before you reach your scalp to avoid sausage curlsandsecond-degree burns.
There is a wide range of heat prefs as well, and the hold is quick and lasting.
(Though the pink really does make it quite inviting.)
Allurecontent director Kara McGrath using the T3 Switch Kit Curl Trio
Tester feedback:If you need some inspiration, we’ve got you.
Tester feedback:“I love the interchangeable parts,“saysGutierrez.
The oval brush is great for amping up volume and the dual-bristle brush easily smooths away flyaways.
McGrath before using the T3 Switch Kit Curl Trio
The 1.25-inch curling iron is excellent for maximizing volume, so we recommend it for fine, limp hair.
Another key component is being able to control and customize your heat tweaks.
(Don’t we all?)
McGrath after using the T3 Switch Kit Curl Trio
In terms of shapes and designs, curling irons come in quite a few options.
Automatic curling irons are relatively user-friendly (but read the instructions, no matter what!)
and have small springboard clamps that wrap the hair for you.
Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein using The Beachwaver Co.’s B1 Rotating Curling Iron
“However, it allows for a smoother transition while curling,” she notes.
Another smart top from Patterson: Never use hairspraybeforecurlingonly after.
Instead, use aheat-protectant spraybefore.
Hussein before using The Beachwaver Co.’s B1 Rotating Curling Iron
When reviewing tools, we also take into account testers' experience levels.
Testers considered performance across three primary categories: efficacy, safety and ease of use, value.
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Hussein after using The Beachwaver Co.’s B1 Rotating Curling Iron
Our staff and testers
A beauty product is a personal purchase.
Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if its never been tested on curls?
Alluresenior director of audience development Lexi Herrick using the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler Curling Iron.
Lexi Herrick before using the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler Curling Iron
Herrick after using the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler Curling Iron
Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han after using the Trademark Beauty Babe Waves hair waver
Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han after using the Trademark Beauty Babe Waves hair waver
